Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy

recruitNet; Leinster; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

Sign-On Bonus

Full-Time, Permanent Employment

CPD and Training Opportunities

Supportive Working Environment

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Career Progression

Free On-Site Parking

Job summary

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care. We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy for a hospital in Westmeath, Ireland.

You will lead the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring safe patient flow and high-quality nursing care across the patient journey. The role requires CNM1 experience, NMBI registration, and strong leadership and CPD commitment.

Qualifications

• NMBI registration with General Division active or eligible.
• Endoscopy experience and CPD demonstrated.
• Desirable: Endoscopy qualification or decontamination course.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to the Endoscopy Unit.
• Coordinate day-to-day operation and ensure safe patient flow.
• Supervise and allocate nursing staff based on patient needs and skill mix.
• Deliver high-quality, patient-centered care before, during and after procedures.
• Mentor staff and support continuing professional development.

Skills

Endoscopy nursing

Leadership

Clinical management

Infection prevention

CPD

Communication

IT skills

Education

NMBI registration

Endoscopy foundation course

ACLS certification

Job description

RecruitNet International Ltd specialises in Healthcare recruitment for Domestic and Overseas candidates for Hospitals, Nursing Homes, Home care and Community care.We are urgently seeking a Clinical Nurse Manager 1 - Endoscopy for a hospital in WestmeathIreland.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical and professional leadership to the nursing team within the Endoscopy Unit.
• Coordinate the day-to-day operation of the Endoscopy Department, ensuring safe and efficient patient flow.
• Supervise, support and allocate nursing and healthcare staff according to patient needs, workload and skill mix.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality, evidence-based and patient-centred nursing care before, during and after endoscopic procedures.
• Assist with the assessment, preparation, monitoring and recovery of patients undergoing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy procedures.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention and control, decontamination and patient safety standards within the Endoscopy Unit.
• Provide orientation, supervision, mentorship and clinical support to new and existing staff.
• Identify staff training needs and facilitate continuing professional development, competency assessment and in-service education.
• Ensure all staff comply with hospital policies, procedures, clinical guidelines and NMBI professional standards.
• Monitor and maintain accurate clinical documentation, patient records and departmental reports.
• Promote effective communication and collaboration with consultants, medical staff, healthcare professionals, patients and their families.
• Participate in clinical audits, quality improvement initiatives, risk management and accreditation activities.
• Assist in the development, implementation and review of Endoscopy policies, protocols, SOPs and clinical guidelines.
• Monitor incidents, complaints and clinical risks, ensuring appropriate escalation, investigation and follow-up.
• Ensure appropriate use and availability of clinical equipment, supplies and other departmental resources.
• Support effective staff rostering, scheduling and daily allocation to maintain adequate service coverage.
• Promote a safe, respectful and supportive working environment for patients, staff and visitors.
• Keep up to date with current developments and best practices in Endoscopy Nursing and support their implementation within the department.
• Contribute to service development and initiatives aimed at improving patient experience, efficiency, quality and safety.

Requirements

• Registered General Nurse with active registration on the General Division of the NMBI Register or eligible for registration.
• Minimum 3 years post-registration nursing experience, including at least 1 year of experience in Endoscopy or a related speciality for CNM1 roles.
• Demonstrate clinical, managerial and administrative competence appropriate to the CNM1 role.
• Evidence of Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
• Demonstrable experience in Endoscopy Nursing, including diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Endoscopy-specific qualification/course is desirable; relevant Foundation Course in Endoscopy/Decontamination may be required or undertaken.
• Knowledge of endoscope decontamination standards and infection prevention and control.
• Previous management, leadership or in-charge experience is desirable.
• Management training/qualification is desirable.
• ACLS certification may be desirable depending on the hospital.
• Good IT, communication, leadership and multidisciplinary team-working skills.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Sign-On Bonus
• Full-Time, Permanent Employment Contract
• Continuous Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Free On-Site Parking